Matsudaira Takauji

Photo
Baron Takauji, Calontir Coronation, July 2025.
Honorifics
Preferred Title: Baron, Master
Pronouns: He/Him
Information
Resides: Barony of Mag Mor, Kingdom of Calontir
Status: Alive
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Or, on a pale sable three cherry blossoms Or.

Introduction

A former Outlander who began playing in the Barony of Unser Hafen and the Canton of Bofharrach. From there he moved to the Canton of Golden Playne, Palatine Barony of the Far West, Kingdom of the West; and then to Calontir, where he serves as Baron of Mag Mor (Lincoln, NE).

Persona

Matsudaira Takauji was born in Japan in the late 16th century as a member of the Saito Clan. While a young man he participated in the invasion of Korea sent by the Taiko Hideyoshi Toyotomi. After it ended badly, he ended up traveling through Southeast Asia and eventually ended up spending several years in the service of the King of Ayuthaya, where he was rewarded for his labors. Now he serves as a regional governor, and was adopted into the Matsudaira clan.

Offices & Positions

Outlands Offices:

• Fencing Marshal of the Canton of Bofharrach (Outlands), 2004-2008
• Deputy Seneschal of Bofharrach, 2005-2006
• Seneschal of Bofharrach, 2006-2007
• Deputy Kingdom Rapier Marshal (Outlands), 2007-2008
• Deputy Knight Marshal of Unser Hafen 2007-2008

Outlands Court Positions:

• Queen's Guard, Bela II and Claudia, 2006.
• Pencerdd Bard (Bardic Champion) of the Barony of Unser Hafen, 2005-2006
• Protector (Fencing Champion) of the Barony of Unser Hafen, 2006-2007

Outlands Event Staff

• Deputy Event Steward, Luck of Heroes, 2006
• Event Steward, UNC Fall Bazaar, 2006
• Event Steward, Luck of Heroes, 2007

Projects & Publications

• Commentaries on the Laws and Courts of England, vol. 1 (Compleat Anachronist #199)
• Commentaries on the Laws and Courts of England, vol. 2 (Compleat Anachronist #200)
• Online Class on Court Etiquette and Courtly Graces
• Many scroll texts and ceremonies (as well as SCA policy wonkiness and personal politics) found at Dishonor On Your Cow

In Case of Court

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• While it seems unlikely at this point, I don't mind being surprised in court. Japanese persona, Tudor lawyer alternate persona. He/him. Feel free to involve Sir Felix in shenanigans.

Helping Your Heralds & Scribes

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Awards

Outlands Awards:

• AoA: May 6th 2005, Hogaarden II and Chiara
• Order of the Golden Ring of Unser Hafen: April 15th 2006, Alexandyr and Mardanah
• Order of the Keepers of the Portcullis of Unser Hafen: June 22nd 2008, William and Rosalind
• Defender of the Silver Tyne of the Outlands: July 5th 2008, Boleslav and Astridr
• Order of the Monkey of Caer Galen: July 26th 2008, Carrick and Katerina
• Order of the Skipping Stone of Unser Hafen (Premier): April 14th, 2012, Helene and Arion
• Order of the Noble’s Gratitude of Unser Hafen: October 18th, 2014, Tracker and Meadbh

Major Non-Outlands Awards

• Landed Baron: August 28, 2022, Hirsch and Magdalena (Calontir)
• Order of the Laurel: August 24, 2024, Robert and Magge (Calontir)
• Order of the Pelican: January 24, 2026, Emerick and Kolfinna (Calontir) (Pending)

External Links

• Calontir Order of Precedence: [1]
• Calontir Wiki: [2]
• Personal Website: [3] (Note: contains non-SCA articles as well, including politics)